Isalo National Park - Quiz
  • 1. Which species dominate the evergreen humid forests near streams in Isalo National Park?
A) Ravenea and Dypsis species
B) Mimosa latispinosa
C) Pandanus pulcher
D) Xerophyta sp.
  • 2. What type of vegetation is found in dry rocky areas within Isalo National Park?
A) Secondary shrub communities
B) Pandanus thickets
C) Dry (xerophytic) vegetation
D) Evergreen humid forest
  • 3. Which species is a narrow endemic found in the dry rocky areas of Isalo National Park?
A) Ravenea sp.
B) Pandanus pulcher
C) Aloe isaloensis
D) Mimosa latispinosa
  • 4. What human activity has contributed to the expansion of native grasslands in Isalo National Park?
A) Construction of infrastructure
B) Intensive burning for cattle grazing
C) Deforestation for agriculture
D) Introduction of non-native species
  • 5. Which species are dominant in the grasslands of Isalo National Park?
A) Ravenea sp.
B) Pterophylla sp.
C) Vangueria madagascariensis
D) Aristida similis and Aristida rufescens
  • 6. Where are secondary shrub communities typically found in Isalo National Park?
A) On dry rocky areas and steep slopes
B) Where the slopes of the Isalo Massif contact fields or pastures
C) In grasslands
D) In deep ravines near streams
  • 7. Which species is commonly found in secondary shrub communities?
A) Mimosa latispinosa
B) Ravenea sp.
C) Aristida similis
D) Pandanus pulcher
  • 8. What is a characteristic feature of Pandanus thickets in Isalo National Park?
A) They are dominated by Melia azedarach.
B) They are characterized by the presence of elephant's foot.
C) They are found in deep ravines near streams.
D) They are frequently burned and associated with degraded forest areas.
  • 9. Which introduced species is mentioned as dominating some moist habitats?
A) Aloe isaloensis
B) Melia azedarach
C) Pandanus pulcher
D) Tamarindus indica
  • 10. What type of vegetation prevents tree regrowth in Isalo National Park's grasslands?
A) Natural fires
B) Frequent burning
C) Heavy rainfall
D) Animal grazing
  • 11. Who began the botanical inventory of the Isalo region?
A) Charles Darwin
B) Alexander von Humboldt
C) David Attenborough
D) Perrier de la Bâthie
  • 12. What percentage of vascular plants in Isalo are endemic to Madagascar?
A) Under 50%
B) Exactly 60%
C) About 80%
D) Over 70%
  • 13. How many plant species found only in Isalo National Park are there?
A) 400
B) 10
C) 13
D) 35
  • 14. Which of the following plant families is endemic to Madagascar and can be found in Isalo?
A) Rosaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Asteraceae
D) Sarcolaenaceae
  • 15. How many lichen species have been documented in the dry areas of Madagascar?
A) 100
B) About 20
C) Over 500
D) 50
  • 16. What status is given to the subhumid forests ecoregion in Isalo due to habitat fragmentation?
A) Stable
B) Vulnerable
C) Least Concern
D) Critical/Endangered
  • 17. Which endemic tree dominates the sclerophylous woodlands in Isalo?
A) Acacia
B) Baobab
C) Eucalyptus
D) Uapaca bojeri (tapia)
  • 18. What type of adaptation is characteristic of the sclerophylous woodlands in Isalo?
A) Drought adapted
B) Cold adapted
C) Flood resistant
D) Salt tolerant
  • 19. Which family does not primarily make up the shrub layer in sclerophylous woodlands?
A) Asteraceae
B) Euphorbiaceae
C) Rubiaceae
D) Leguminosae
  • 20. During which centuries were the man-made rock-cut niches at Teniky created?
A) Fifteenth to seventeenth centuries CE
B) Twelfth to fourteenth centuries CE
C) Tenth to twelfth centuries CE
D) Eighth to tenth centuries CE
  • 21. What is the origin period of the Isalo Group's sedimentary formation?
A) Jurassic to Cretaceous
B) Triassic to early Jurassic
C) Cretaceous to Paleogene
D) Paleozoic
  • 22. What type of rock primarily makes up the Isalo Massif?
A) Limestone
B) Shale
C) Coarse-grained sandstone
D) Granite
  • 23. Which feature is NOT formed by erosion in the Isalo National Park?
A) Deep canyons
B) Braided streams
C) Sandstone domes
D) Runiform mountains
  • 24. What is a notable bird species found in Isalo National Park?
A) Arctic Tern
B) Benson's Rock Thrush
C) Snowy Owl
D) Peregrine Falcon
  • 25. What is the main threat to Isalo National Park?
A) Deforestation for agriculture
B) Mining activities
C) Illegal wildfires
D) Tourism
  • 26. How many species of mammals are reported in Isalo National Park?
A) Ten
B) Fifteen
C) Fourteen
D) Twenty
  • 27. What is required for visitors entering the park?
A) A local guide
B) Camping gear
C) GPS device
D) Special permit
  • 28. What is the name of a reptile species endemic to Isalo National Park?
A) Python regius
B) Varanus komodoensis
C) Chelonia mydas
D) Trachylepis nancycoutuae
  • 29. Where can guides and porters be hired for Isalo National Park?
A) Antananarivo
B) Fianarantsoa
C) Toliara
D) Ranohira
  • 30. In which region is Isalo National Park located?
A) Ihorombe Region
B) Mahajanga Region
C) Antananarivo Region
D) Toamasina Region
  • 31. What year was Isalo National Park created?
A) 1975
B) 1989
C) 1997
D) 1962
  • 32. Which authority has administered Isalo National Park since 1997?
A) WWF
B) UNESCO
C) IUCN
D) Madagascar National Parks
  • 33. How much has natural vegetation been reduced in the dry deciduous forests ecoregion?
A) 25%
B) 10%
C) 50%
D) Almost 40%
  • 34. What is the average annual rainfall at Ranohira?
A) 791 millimeters
B) 600 millimeters
C) 900 millimeters
D) 500 millimeters
  • 35. Which months are typically the wettest in Isalo National Park?
A) June through August
B) December through February
C) March through May
D) September through November
  • 36. What is the average rainfall for January in Isalo National Park?
A) 100 millimeters
B) 199 millimeters
C) 300 millimeters
D) 400 millimeters
  • 37. What is the closest city to Isalo National Park?
A) Mahajanga
B) Toamasina
C) Toliara
D) Antananarivo
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